Senior Mechanical Engineer (Stress Analysis Level 3)

Lockheed Martin; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 96.000 - 178.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Orion Stress Analyst to provide on-site stress analyses and support structural testing for flight hardware in the Orion Production Engineering team. You will guide design changes, verify evolving mission requirements, and coordinate resolution of discrepancies with engineering.

Applicants should have strong FEMAP/NASTRAN experience, leadership in spacecraft structural methods, and US citizenship.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with FEMAP finite element model pre/post processor.
• Advanced knowledge of NASTRAN finite element solver.
• Proven experience mentoring junior engineers in spacecraft structural analysis methods.
• Knowledge of structural characteristics and load paths in complex systems.
• Ability to apply advanced analytical techniques for structural analysis.
• US Citizenship required for this role.

Aufgaben

• Provide on-site stress analysis and structural test support for Orion flight hardware.
• Deliver timely stress analyses to guide design changes and support verification/validation of requirements.
• Dispostion of flight hardware discrepancies and coordination with Engineering to resolve issues.
• Lead acceptance tests of composite and metallic structures.
• Coordinate with Loads & Dynamics on environments; collaborate with Systems Engineering on verification tasks.
• Generate performance metrics and status reports for Program Management.

Kenntnisse

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Stress analysis

Structural testing

Clearance (US Citizenship)

Engineering mentorship

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

EPDM Windchill

TMP Slim/Vision

Jobbeschreibung

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Come join our team as our next Orion Stress Analyst!

Requirements

Your duties will include the providing on-site stress analysis and structural test support of flight hardware as part of the Orion Production Engineering team. Tasks will include providing timely stress analyses to guide the development of design changes, assist with verification and validation of evolving mission requirements, disposition of flight hardware discrepancies, leading acceptance tests of composite and metallic structures, and coordinating with the Engineering team to develop problem resolutions in support of ATLO. Other duties may include:

• Perform stress and fracture analyses in support of Engineering release
• Coordinate with Loads & Dynamics on component and structures environments
• Support structural qualification testing
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering on verification tasks
• Generate performance metrics and status reports for Program Management

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with FEMAP finite element model pre/post processor
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with NASTRAN finite element solver
• Proven experience leading and mentoring junior engineers with spacecraft structural analysis methods
• Knowledge of structural characteristics and mechanical joints with ability to determine detailed load paths through complex systems
• Ability to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis
• US Citizenship required for this role

Desired Skills

• A Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position
• Hardware experience, including design, analysis, assembly, Integration and Test
• Knowledge of human rated structural verification requirements of spacecraft structures
• Experience with NASA’s Fracture Control system
• Experience performing crack growth analysis with NASGRO
• Experience in manufacturing environment and dispositioning of discrepant hardware
• Experience with static structural testing
• Experience performing fatigue analysis
• Experience analyzing composite material systems
• Experience with TMP Slim/Vision
• Knowledgeable of, and possesses experience with, NASA’s Artemis Program
• Experience using EPDM Windchill
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and customers, simultaneously and independently
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.